Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/passport-azure-ad

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-73jp-3c67-hjfv
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-7191 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Passport azure ad libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves authentication bypass in passport-azure-ad. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.6, 2.0.1.

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pkg:npm/passport-azure-ad

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/passport-azure-ad. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-73jp-3c67-hjfv CVE-2016-7191 HIGH Authentication Bypass in passport-azure-ad

CVE-2016-7191 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-7191
GHSA Identifier GHSA-73jp-3c67-hjfv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Passport azure ad
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-7191

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Passport azure ad dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

passport-azure-ad fixed: 1.4.6 
npm install passport-azure-ad@1.4.6
passport-azure-ad fixed: 2.0.1 
npm install passport-azure-ad@2.0.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls passport-azure-ad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-7191, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls passport-azure-ad

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Passport azure ad in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.6), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls passport-azure-ad command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Passport azure ad, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Affected versions of `passport-azure-ad` do not recognize the `validateIssuer` setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted token. ## Recommendation Version 1.x: Update to version 1.4.6 or later. Version 2.x: Update to version 2.0.1 or later.

CVE-2016-7191 Affected Passport azure ad Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.62.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
passport-azure-ad
npm/passport-azure-ad
npm
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.4.6
1.4.6
passport-azure-ad
npm/passport-azure-ad
npm
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.1
All 1 versions
2.0.0
2.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2016-7191 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7191
Passport azure ad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/AzureAD/passport-azure-ad
Passport azure ad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/AzureAD/passport-azure-ad/blob/master/SECURITY-NOTICE.MD
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-73jp-3c67-hjfv
support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3187742 WEB
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3187742
support.microsoft.com/kb/3187742 WEB
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3187742
www.npmjs.com/advisories/151 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/151
Passport azure ad Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93213
Passport azure ad Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7191?
CVE-2016-7191 is a security vulnerability in Passport azure ad involving Authentication Bypass in passport-azure-ad under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Passport azure ad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.6, 2.0.1 across affected packages: passport-azure-ad.
What version fixes CVE-2016-7191?
Upgrading to 1.4.6, 2.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is passport-azure-ad affected?
Yes, passport-azure-ad is affected in releases prior to 1.4.6, 2.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.6, 2.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7191?
CVE-2016-7191 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-7191?
CVE-2016-7191 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2016-7191?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls passport-azure-ad'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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